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Newark Violenta– January 4 – January 26, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 6 PM; The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave; Newark Violenta is a tribute to the old Umberto Lenzi Italian crime cinema from the 70’s and takes its name from Lenzi’s classic film Napoli Violenta. Newark tells the story of Leo Betti, an aging bookie/Vietnam veteran in New Jersey who finds himself stuck between the mob and a hard spot, as he tries to right the wrongs of his past and set things straight with his estranged son.; Tickets are $20 adult / $16 student & senior ($15 advance purchase); For tickets or more information call or visit 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com.

Mrs. Mannerly– January 11- February 17, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM. and Sunday at 6 PM; Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue; Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has achieved a perfect score. But when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside; $19.00 – $29.50; senior, student and group rates available; For tickets and more information call or visit 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com

Make a real difference in 2013 and become a volunteer– Help fight childhood obesity while making positive changes in yourself too! Become part of a team of volunteers aged 50+ who lead classes for children which include a nutrition lesson, a healthy snack, and active games. Classes are one hour long, usually once a week for eight weeks, they serve children in grades K-5, and are beginning in January and February. The class times and locations vary. Six hours of training is provided to learn the evidence-based CATCH Healthy Habits curriculum and games; For more information and to RSVP, please contact Erika Casorso at (303)235-6947 or ecasorso@srcaging.org

Jazz Night Out– January 20, 5 PM; Jazz @ Jacks, Denver Pavillions, 500 16th St #320; Augustana Arts presents Jazz Night Out downtown at Jazz @ Jacks! This event is emceed by KVOD’s David Rutherford and features Dotsero for a great night of music in a true nightclub setting. All ticket sales and onsite donations are dedicated to support City Strings, a program bringing the blessings of quality music instruction to underprivileged students in low-income neighborhoods; Tickets VIP Patron Tickets $50 (limited seating), $15 (does not include food and beverage); For ticket or more information call or visit 303-388-4962 or www.augustanaarts.org

Flashdance– January 24, 7:15-10:15 PM; The Colorado Ballet Academy, 1278 Lincoln Street; You’re invited to grab your favorite (and artfully cut) sweatshirt and knit a pair of legwarmers while watching the classic story of a woman trying to trade her steel-toed work boots for ballerina toe shoes. The perfect 1980s fantasy to knit by – and our teacher, Ann Myhre will be on hand to teach you all the right moves – knitwise, that is. All intermediate knitters (confident in casting on, binding off, decreasing, increasing, knit, purl and basic pattern stitches) will be registered for this workshop. Materials list provided with registration confirmation.

Taste and Tango– January 26, 6:00pm cocktails and silent auction, 7:00pm dinner, music, and live auction; The Warwick Hotel Denver, 1776 Grant Street; Join Mi Casa Rescourse Center January 26 for Taste and Tango at Denver’s Warwick Hotel, Mi Casa Resource Center’s signature dinner and wine-tasting event. You will be treated to a decadent five course meal prepared by Jamey Fader, chef of Lola; Brett Smith, from Zolo Southwestern Grill; and Enrique Socarras of Centro, as well as Jean-Claude Cavalera of Randolph’s. You’ll enjoy a selection of fine Chilean wines from the Underaga Family and the Matetic Winery, specially chosen to complement this special meal. Silent auction and live auction. Make a night of it and book a room at the Warwick Hotel for just $99. Call 303-861-2000 and mention Taste & Tango to receive this special reduced rate; For questions and more information call or visit 303-539-5609 or WWW.TASTEANDTANGO.COM

Creative Placemaking and the Creative economy– January 28, 4-7 PM; McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave; A keynote address and discussion of “Placemaking and the Creative Economy” will highlight the city’s second Art District Summit, to be held on Jan. 28 at the McNichols Civic Center Building. The Art District Summit brings together arts, creative and cultural sector leaders for an informative discussion about trends and emerging opportunities in art district development, including its importance and impact on the local economy. Members of local arts and cultural organizations, elected officials, government leaders, creative business owners, developers, and patrons of the arts are all invited to take part in the free, informative program supporting art district development and creative placemaking and place management; Reserve by January 20 at www.ArtsandVenuesDenver.com/create-denver/business-development/seminars-workshops.

Health Care for all Colorado– February 2, 9:30 AM registration; Ramada Inn, 2601 Zuni; Join Health Care for All Colorado in a series of workshops presented on February 2! Workshops include Forming Partnerships for reform and “Take back your Government” Citizen Lobbying; Suggested Donation: $15; to register or for more information please visit www.healthcareforallcolorado.org/

Annual Youth Corps Awards Ceremony– February 4, 8:15 AM- Colorado State Capitol Old Supreme Court Chambers, second floor, 200 East Colfax Avenue; The Colorado Youth Corps Association honors its 2012 Champions and Corpsmembers of the Year at the annual Youth Corps Awards Ceremony. Will Shafroth, counselor to the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, will be honored as the 2012 Champion for Youth. Colorado State Senator Jeanne Nicholson and State Representative Millie Hamner will receive Partner of the Year awards. Ten youth corpsmembers from around the state will also be recognized; RSVP for ceremony & brunch by January 25 to nweil@cyca.org or 303-863-0603.

Meet Your Match adoption event– February 10; The Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver Animal Shelter is hosting the fourth annual Meet Your Match adoption event February 10! Shelter hours will be extended the Sunday before Valentine’s Day for adoptions only and adoption fees will be reduced to $50 for cats and $85 for dogs. Staff and volunteers will be playing match-maker for prospective adopters and future pets. Persons who currently own pets will also have the opportunity to bring their vaccinated cat(s) or dog(s) to mingle with their potential match; For more information visit http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/denveranimalshelter